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GOV OKPEBHOLO CHARGES NEW POLICE CONSTABLES TO SHUN CORRUPTION, PROTECT COMMUNITIES

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  Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has tasked 493 new police constables from Edo and Delta States to shun corruption, build trust, and protect communities. The governor gave the charge at the passing-out parade of the 2022 intake Course 3 of 2024 held at the Police Training School, Ogida, Benin City, Edo State. The Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, in a statement, said Governor Okpebholo congratulated the new recruits, stating that the essence of their training is to protect communities and build relationships while serving with honour and integrity. “Today is a proud day for Edo State as these constables are through with their training and ready to serve, and their hard work and dedication have brought them here,” Governor Okpebholo said. Itua added that the governor encouraged the constables to use their knowledge of the land, people, and culture to protect their communities. Governor Okpebholo emphasized the importance of honesty, professionalism, and kindness in the discharge of their duties. “Policing is about doing the right thing. Be honest, be professional in the discharge of your duties as a police man and be kind. Say no to corruption, work with the communities to prevent crimes, and build trust and relationships as these will make Nigeria safe,” he stated. Fred Itua noted that the governor assured the constables of the Edo State Government’s support and provision of necessary tools to succeed. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, represented by the AIG Zone 5, Arungwa Nwazue Udochukwu, said the passing-out parade was held across four police colleges and 12 police formations nationwide, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to address manpower deficit in the Nigerian Police. Itua stated that the Commandant, Police Training School, Ogida Benin, ACP Aigbe Aghaghowa, noted that the training commenced with documentation and screening of 493 recruits, with 181 females and 312 males. Fred Itua also reported that awards were presented to deserving constables, including the overall best recruit, Imoh Patience Udoka, who hails from Igbanke in Edo State.